About Downtown Dayton Partnership

The Downtown Dayton Partnership is a nonprofit organization that provides a variety of services, including site search assistance, business development, advocacy, public relations and marketing. The DDP also hosts such events as Urban Nights, First Friday and the Dayton Holiday Festival. Visit www.downtowndayton.org or call 937-224-1518.

Experience the Best of Downtown at Urban Nights

May 8, 2013 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

Urban Nights is getting an updated flavor and feel. Entertainment now will focus on three “hotspots” located throughout downtown, allowing visitors to experience downtown's biggest street party in a new way by visiting hubs of activity throughout downtown. The next Urban Nights will be held 5 to 10 p.m. this Friday, May 10, in downtown Dayton, the Oregon District and Wright-Dunbar Business Village. A list of the hotspots at the spring event is below. “We celebrated the 10th anniversary of Urban Nights last year and felt it was a good time to re-evaluate the event,” said Sandy … [Read more...]

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First Friday to Feature Walking Tour, Craft Battle, Beer Tasting, Art Shows, More

April 1, 2013 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

• The Collaboratory (formerly Blue Sky Gallery), 8 N. Main St.: Featuring “Best Time Ever,” a visual collaboration between photographer Glenna Jennings and mixed-media artist Issa Randall. They use Facebook as a stock image bank to create collages that speak to the transient nature of “good times.” 732-5123. • CADC, 35 S. St. Clair St.: Presenting “Mexican Reflections;” Sandra Picciano and David Brand will demonstrate their jewelry-making techniques and exhibit their rings inspired by a jewelry workshop in Mexico. 313-9883. • Dayton Society of Painters and Sculptors, 48 … [Read more...]

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Downtown Dayton’s First Friday Features Derby & Dresses, Tiki Show, Arts Potluck & Demos, Flood Walk

February 28, 2013 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

Brim is hosting a fashion show featuring Kentucky Derby hats and one-of-a-kind dresses by Tracy McElfresh of Sew Dayton. The models will walk at 6 and 8 p.m. and coffee will be provided by Ghostlight Coffee. Clash Consignments is hosting a Tiki Show that will feature Liz Dearth of Artifact Pottery as artist of the month, along with work by Greg Dearth, Scott Kustowski, Skull 13 and others. Eric Heilman and Rob Hale will provide rockabilly, surf, psychobilly and punk music throughout the evening. Several art galleries and other venues will host special events this month. Blue Sky Gallery … [Read more...]

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Fall in Love with Downtown Dayton at the next First Friday!

January 28, 2013 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

Downtown’s next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. A list of highlights for the February event is below. A complete list of what downtown businesses have on tap for First Friday — including live music, discounts at shops and restaurants, and more — is available on the DDP website. • Blue Sky Gallery, 8 N. Main St.: Collaborative exhibit and artist reception for Bridgette Bogle and Francis Schanberger. Schanberger will exhibit photographs based on his wanderings around Dayton; Bogle will exhibit abstract paintings in response to Schanberger’s … [Read more...]

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Pop-Up Projects Seeking Entrepreneurs to Open Businesses in Downtown Dayton

January 25, 2013 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

Activated Spaces, an initiative to fill downtown storefronts, is accepting applications for temporary retail and service businesses to open downtown this spring as part of the fourth phase of its Pop-up Project. The project matches business owners and entrepreneurs with downtown property owners who have first-floor storefront space available for occupancy. Interested retailers should fill out an application, which can be downloaded at www.activatedspaces.org, and email it to Jen Cadieux at cadieux@downtowndayton.org. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. Tenants will be … [Read more...]

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Warm Up With Ice Skating, Gallery Openings, Live Music at Downtown Dayton’s First Friday

January 2, 2013 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

Downtown’s next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. First Friday is presented by the Downtown Dayton Partnership with support from the Oregon District Business Association, the Ohio Arts Council and WYSO-FM 91.3. The Downtown Dayton Partnership’s website has a complete list of downtown’s arts and cultural amenities, as well as a dining guide, parking map, event calendar (powered by Dayton Most Metro) and much more. Download the Find It Downtown mobile search tool for smartphones at http://mobile.downtowndayton.org. Art • CADC, 35 S. … [Read more...]

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Options Abound For Celebrating New Year’s in Downtown Dayton

December 18, 2012 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

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Looking for a fun way to ring in the new year? From ice skating to dinner and drink specials, numerous events will be held downtown on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Below is a list of some highlights. More information on what’s happening downtown during the holiday season, a complete list of downtown events, a dining guide, parking map, directions and more can be found on Downtown Dayton Partnership’s website, www.downtowndayton.org. Follow the Downtown Dayton Partnership on Facebook to keep up with downtown events and news. Download the Find It Downtown mobile search tool for … [Read more...]

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Holiday Gift Shopping, Activated Spaces Tour Featured During Downtown Dayton’s First Friday

December 3, 2012 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

Shoppers browse the Dayton Visual Arts Center's ARTtoBUY holiday gift gallery during December 2011's First Friday.

Downtown’s next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Downtown’s specialty retail stores and art galleries will be open late for shoppers who want to pick up one-of-a-kind holiday gifts, including vintage clothing and housewares, handmade gifts and art, gift certificates, and much more. Here is a sampling of downtown’s holiday gift galleries: • CADC, 35 S. St. Clair St.: The gift gallery, “Art Box,” will be open and CADC will feature “Mobiles and Lights,” an exhibit featuring artists’ interpretations of mistletoe and twinkle for the … [Read more...]

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Day of the Dead Celebration, Mural Unveiling, Holiday Gift Buying at November First Friday

October 29, 2012 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

Downtown’s next free First Friday art hop will be held from 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2. Cityfolk’s Culture Builds Community program will host a Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda Celebration beginning at 6 p.m. with a parade in the Oregon District. The parade will begin on Wyandot Avenue, near Hauer Music, and will continue down East Fifth Street. The community is invited to participate in the parade, led by artist and musician Michael Bashaw and students from Chaminade-Julienne High School and Stivers School for the Arts. The parade will end around 6:30 p.m. at Missing Peace Art Space, … [Read more...]

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Entries Sought for Eighth Annual “Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays” Contest

October 23, 2012 by Downtown Dayton Partnership

The Dayton Holiday Festival is looking for the area’s most creative confectionary decorators to compete in the eighth annual Gingerbread Homes for the Holidays contest on Friday, Nov. 23. Located inside the Old Court House at Third and Main streets in downtown Dayton, entries will be judged and displayed for public viewing that day only, during the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children’s Parade Spectacular in Lights from 4-9 p.m. Stir up your icing and your imagination! All ages and skill levels are invited to participate in this free contest by entering a gingerbread house in the … [Read more...]

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